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Re: Sprite-UK/American Eagle-USA /Alron-AUST
« Reply #825 on: July 21, 2012, 03:48:30 pm »
Wandering Millfarm last year !!  8)  8)

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« Reply #826 on: July 21, 2012, 04:00:18 pm »
Appears  the exhaust is hanging low.... lap 3
impressive ride all the same.


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« Reply #828 on: August 06, 2012, 12:16:23 pm »
WOW
A fleet of Sprites now that is rare love to buy the Kawa green-streak Nice

Ken hows yours coming along   :P

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« Reply #829 on: August 06, 2012, 01:41:24 pm »
Run out of resto funds at the moment, though it will be next on the list.  Next year.

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« Reply #830 on: August 20, 2012, 11:23:06 pm »
Firko/JC/Frank

Sprite Question

The Early sprite frame that was found over here in Perth has a Frame number 3117 any idea what year or model motor this came out with from the UK

Also was there a official NZ importer of sprite motorcycles

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« Reply #831 on: August 21, 2012, 09:56:43 am »
I can't help much Murray. All the frames I came across were 7000 nos, circa 1973/74. So thats about halfway thro the prod'n run between circa '63 & '73.


On another note, I did come across a news item in Jul/Aug 89 Classic Racer announcing "pre65 Sprite Scrambler" frame kits, "replica of 63-68 Sprite frames, to suit Starmaker, T100, Maico & CZ engines".
Built by Fred Giles, Workhouse Corner, Cornwall.

Ring any bells, Mark?
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« Reply #832 on: August 22, 2012, 03:55:59 pm »
'68 Yamaha DT1 enduro, '69 Yamaha 'DT1 from Hell' '69 DT1'Dunger from Hell, '69 Cheney Yamaha 360, 70 Maico 350 (2 off), '68 Hindall Ducati 250, Hindall RT2MX, Hindall YZ250a , Cycle Factory RT2MX flat tracker, Yamaha 1T250J, Maico 250 trials, '71, Boyd and Stellings TM400, Shell OW72,750 Yamaha

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« Reply #834 on: August 22, 2012, 10:48:13 pm »
You'd have to really, really want this tank ::). I gave a better one than this to a fellow forum member.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/american-eagle-405-alron-405-gas-tank-ahrma-/150625895126?hash=item231200c2d6&item=150625895126&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
looks a bit short and cant find a simalor 405 tank picture. Yes pricey!
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« Reply #835 on: August 23, 2012, 07:20:47 am »
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did you need it back?
Nah mate, I've got enough stuff cluttering my life as it is. enjoy!
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looks a bit short and cant find a simalor 405 tank picture. Yes pricey!
Keep looking Alison, it's the optional 1.5 gallon jobby.
'68 Yamaha DT1 enduro, '69 Yamaha 'DT1 from Hell' '69 DT1'Dunger from Hell, '69 Cheney Yamaha 360, 70 Maico 350 (2 off), '68 Hindall Ducati 250, Hindall RT2MX, Hindall YZ250a , Cycle Factory RT2MX flat tracker, Yamaha 1T250J, Maico 250 trials, '71, Boyd and Stellings TM400, Shell OW72,750 Yamaha


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« Reply #837 on: September 06, 2012, 09:55:35 am »
RIP thanks for adding to Australian dirt bike history, Frank.
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« Reply #838 on: September 06, 2012, 01:13:09 pm »
Sad news

This thread has 56 pages and 55000 views which Frank followed via Firko with a few posts
Hope the Sprite will take their place in Motorcycle History. One man thinking outside the box around the World with his Special Bikes

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« Reply #839 on: September 06, 2012, 06:20:08 pm »
RIP Frank

Have you guys seen the introduction thread???
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